The South Dakota Supreme Court travels throughout the state twice a year to hear arguments at public institutions. This gives the citizens of South Dakota the opportunity to see and hear for themselves how the Supreme Court operates. Area high school government classes are also invited to attend. Cases are selected to demonstrate the variety of legal arguments that face the court system.
Traveling Supreme Court Session: October 7-8, 2026
Knudson School of Law
University of South Dakota
414 E. Clark St., Vermillion, S.D.
Seven cases are scheduled for argument during the Supreme Court’s October 2026 Session at the Knudson School of Law at the University of South Dakota.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
9:00 a.m.: Muellenberg v. Redfield Ace Hardware (#31386)
9:45 a.m.: State v. Beaudioun, Jr. (#31160)
10:30 a.m.: State v. Hade (#31301)
Thursday, October 8, 2026
9:00 a.m.: Russell v. Goosmann Law (#31381)
9:45 a.m.: State v. Scott, Jr. (#31255)
10:30 a.m.: Midcontinent v. Department of Revenue (#31375, #31396)
11:15 a.m.: State v. Monroe (#30985)
Learn more about the cases in the October 2026 Session Booklet.
Know Before You Go
Proper courtroom protocol assures that the lawyers presenting arguments before the Supreme Court will not be unduly distracted and that respect for the judiciary is maintained. View Supreme Court Know Before You Go.